Monodox Capsule

Monodox Capsule is a doxycycline antibiotic in capsule form made by Lancer Health Care. Each Monodox Capsule contains the as labelled strength of doxycycline, a tetracycline-class medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections. It is prescribed for infections such as respiratory, skin, urinary, and some sexually transmitted infections when a clinician decides doxycycline is appropriate. It does not treat colds, flu, or other illnesses caused by viruses.

How it works: Doxycycline works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and spread. In Monodox Capsule form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help fight the infection throughout the body.

Because Monodox Capsule is sold in a capsule at the as labelled strength, it is suited for patients who need this exact doxycycline dose in a standard swallow capsule rather than a lower-strength product. With no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this capsule represents the full prescribed dose your doctor may choose based on the infection being treated, your age, and how well you can swallow capsules.

• Bacterial respiratory infections
• Acne and other skin infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Tick-borne infections
• Other doctor-diagnosed bacterial infections

• Swallow Monodox Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if more than once daily.
• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking it to lower the risk of throat irritation.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach, but avoid taking it with milk, yogurt, or calcium-fortified drinks at the same time.
• Separate antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, and bismuth products from Monodox Capsule by several hours.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

The as labelled strength in each Monodox Capsule is the amount of doxycycline your doctor is using to build your treatment schedule. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, and the total daily dose should not exceed what your prescriber orders for you. Because this is a prescription antibiotic capsule, your doctor decides the exact dose, duration, and whether any dose adjustments are needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Doxycycline may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Sensitivity to sunlight
• Heartburn or pill-related throat irritation

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to doxycycline, other tetracyclines, or any capsule ingredients.
• Do not use Monodox Capsule during pregnancy unless your clinician specifically says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Use caution in children unless a doctor has prescribed it, because tetracyclines can affect teeth and bone development.
• Avoid prolonged sun or tanning bed exposure; doxycycline can make your skin burn more easily.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or bismuth because they can block absorption.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, kidney disease, trouble swallowing, or a history of esophageal irritation.
• This medicine can affect how you feel in bright sunlight and may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful when driving if you feel unwell.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Oral retinoids such as isotretinoin or acitretin
• Antacids, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and bismuth products
• Certain anti-seizure medicines such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, or barbiturates
• Penicillin antibiotics may be less effective when used with doxycycline in some situations

Store Monodox Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.